The 10 Best Korean Grill Pans

This wiki has been updated 15 times since it was first published in January of 2017. If you regularly find yourself craving perfect pork belly served with a side of kimchi, there's no need to travel overseas or even to a restaurant down the street. Just get yourself a proper Korean grill pan and prepare all your favorite meals at home. We only included those that offer a hassle-free barbecue experience with reliable grease drainage, in both electric and non-electric versions.
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This wiki has been updated 15 times since it was first published in January of 2017. If you regularly find yourself craving perfect pork belly served with a side of kimchi, there's no need to travel overseas or even to a restaurant down the street. Just get yourself a proper Korean grill pan and prepare all your favorite meals at home. We only included those that offer a hassle-free barbecue experience with reliable grease drainage, in both electric and non-electric versions.
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10. Baroget Portable

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You'd have to search far and wide to find an option that's priced much lower than the Baroget Portable, which is extremely lightweight, at only 400 grams — that's less than a pound. This is largely due to how thin it is, a boon when it comes to heat distribution.

9. Maple Suki BBQ/Hot Pot

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You won't be limited with the Maple Suki BBQ/Hot Pot, which puts a range of delicious recipes right at your fingertips. Its dual control knobs make it a snap to use, while the see-through glass lid lets you keep an eye on your meal.

8. WaxonWare Black

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Unlike many, the WaxonWare Black works on electric as well as gas stoves, which means virtually everyone can take advantage of it. And with its simple design, it's relatively portable, so you can take it along on a picnic or campout.

7. Dongwoo BBQ Stone

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The Dongwoo BBQ Stone merges traditional Korean cooking techniques with modern fabrication technologies, as it uses a piece of agalmatolite rock secured in a metal plate. The result is food that tastes like it was cooked over an actual charcoal fire.

6. CookKing Traditional

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The CookKing Traditional has concentric ridges around its gently sloped circular interior that help carry liquids down and away from your succulent pork, fish fillet, or sizzling veggies. This is almost too much of a good thing, though, as light pieces may slide right off.

5. Zojirushi Indoor

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Technically, the Zojirushi Indoor is an electric grill, not a pan, but this just means it's all the more versatile. The 1,300-watt heating element offers a variety of settings, including a handy "keep warm" function that makes preparation easier.

4. Alpha Living 50440

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If you like nonstick options but worry about food safety, the Alpha Living 50440 should be on your radar. It gives you the performance you want without any nasty chemicals, thanks to a coating that's free from lead, cadmium, and PFOAs.

3. Happycall Stove Top

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The Happycall Stove Top has a five-layer coating on its surface that ensures even heat distribution and prevents foods from sticking as they cook. Its banked sides encourage grease, oils, and other liquids to gently run away from your meal and down the drain channel.

2. CookKing Master

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With the compartmentalized design of the CookKing Master, you can grill multiple dishes at the same time, keeping meats, vegetables, and seafood separated during the cooking process. The broad, flat, central section is ideal for perfect pork belly.

Editor's Notes

April 03, 2019:

Instead of limiting ourselves, we decided to add several variations of Korean grill pans in order to satisfy the wide variety of chefs out there. That means we looked at models that use water, those that do not, and electric offerings. Out of all of these, it's still tough to beat the TeChef Stovetop, which is non-stick but safe, eye-catching, and easy to use. The CookKing Master is similar, but it has channels for small pieces or liquids — a double-edged sword, since it's convenient but also just a bit harder to clean. When it comes to models that use water, we think the WaxonWare Black is a fine choice, although it's a little pricey for the overall construction, and you shouldn't expect any bells and whistles. And speaking of more feature-laden models, we added the Zojirushi Indoor Grill and the Maple Suki BBQ/Hot Pot. They'll help you whip up some Korean barbecue and so much more, bringing all types of Asian cuisine into your home. This also means they're a bit more expensive, but if you reach for this type of cookware often and have the storage space, they may well be worth it.

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Melissa Harr is a language-obsessed writer from Chicagoland who holds both a bachelor of arts and master of arts in English. Although she began as a TEFL teacher, earning several teaching certificates and working in both Russia and Vietnam, she moved into freelance writing to satisfy her passion for the written word. She has published full-length courses and books in the realm of arts & crafts and DIY; in fact, most of her non-working time is spent knitting, cleaning, or committing acts of home improvement. Along with an extensive knowledge of tools, home goods, and crafts and organizational supplies, she has ample experience (okay, an obsession) with travel gear, luggage, and the electronics that make modern life more convenient.

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